I first reviewed Inversion IPA two years ago, not long after it first came out. I quite liked it then, and I like it even better now. I chalk that up not only to it being an excellent beer, but to the fact that Deschutes really put some effort into its development.

The story goes (or at least, my apocryphal version of it), the Brewery's Quail Springs IPA just wasn't cutting it with consumers—it was an English-style IPA rather than the American style Northwest drinkers were used to, and just wasn't up to par compared to their regular beers—so they began experimenting with a new recipe.  read more »

Deschutes' Bachelor ESB is another of their standard beers that, like Cascade Ale, is often overlooked in favor of their higher-profile beers—but is, in fact, one of their most award-winning offerings. At 5.3%, this is actually a bit stronger than the more popular Mirror Pond Pale Ale.  read more »

One of the things that impresses me about Deschutes Brewery is the sheer number of varieties of beer they offer—not just the specials, but for the standard lineup as well. There's a beer for almost any mood or occasion.

Want a light lawnmower beer? Cascade Ale. American Amber? Green Lakes Organic Ale. Organic ale? Natch. Darker beer? Black Butte Porter or Obsidian Stout. Fresh Hop? Yup. You see where I'm going here.

Between the regulars, the seasonals, and the various special offerings, they've got a wide spectrum of beer styles covered. And for styles they don't otherwise offer, there's always their tap-only pub exclusives; for instance, last weekend I had a pint of "Harv's Wild Plum Stout"—a Belgian-esque stout brewed and conditioned with plums grown on one of their employee's trees. (It was good.)  read more »

Deschutes' Cascade Ale is one of their year-round beers that I don't drink very often. Not because it's not good—it certainly is—rather, you just don't see it on tap very often outside of the Brewery, and when I'm buying their bottled beer, I usually go for something darker and heavier.

(When I'm not buying up the coveted limited release stuff and seasonals, you know.)  read more »

Mmmmm, Jubelale... one of my favorites from Deschutes. This is one of the beers I look forward to every year, and the release of Jubelale is the herald of the winter/holiday season. Or at least the herald of seasonal beers...

I've already written a bit about this year's Jubel from the Brewery's launch party for it; I even have a poster of this year's label. (Each year, the Brewery commissions a local artist to paint a label for the beer.) This year is a winner—for both the beer and the label.  read more »

I've written a lot about Deschutes Brewery over the years—beer and event reviews, speculation, news, and even posted press releases (which I can't take credit for). I won't link to everything, but I thought I'd at least point to other reviews I've written.  read more »